Origin
Peachtree City, GA
Morning in Peachtree City on Sunday
Local time
10:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peachtree City, GA to Sandy Springs, GA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
44.8 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peachtree City, GA
Kelly
Trip Overview
Peachtree City to Sandy Springs is 44.8 miles and takes about 59 minutes via Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Georgia, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a mixed drive that balances highway speeds with some local road navigation. Given its relatively short duration and modest fuel cost, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward connection between two points within the greater Atlanta area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter | 22.6 mi | 26m |
| Joel Cowan Parkway | 9.4 mi | 13m |
| I 85 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Senoia Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Mount Vernon Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Heards Ferry Road Northwest | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Floy Farr Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Riverside Drive Northwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
— 22.6 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peachtree City, GA and Sandy Springs, GA.
1
Start on GA 54
190 ft
·
14 sec
·
Floy Farr Parkway
2
Continue on GA 54
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Floy Farr Parkway
Use the left lane.
3
Turn sharp left onto GA 74
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
Joel Cowan Parkway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on GA 74
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Senoia Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 85
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 68
Toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 285
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 24
Toward Riverside Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
134 ft
·
2 sec
Toward Riverside Drive
12
Turn slight right
214 ft
·
6 sec
13
Turn right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
478 ft
·
14 sec
·
Riverside Drive Northwest
14
Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive Northwest
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Riverside Drive Northwest
15
Turn right onto Heards Ferry Road Northwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Heards Ferry Road Northwest
16
Turn left onto Mount Vernon Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Vernon Highway
17
Arrive at destination
Mount Vernon Highway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Peachtree City, GA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 42.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
GA 74 / Joel Cowan Parkway
Turn sharp left onto GA 74 / Joel Cowan Parkway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward I-85 North: Atlanta
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I-85 North: Atlanta
8
18.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 68
Toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta Internati...
8
18.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
7
42.3 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward Riverside Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 24
Toward Riverside Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.01 one way
$14.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sandy Springs, GA
Morning in Sandy Springs on Sunday
Local time
10:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
College Park, GA
22 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed profile, with 36% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of efficient travel on roads like the Atlanta Bypass/The Perimeter and I-85, interspersed with segments on local roads such as Joel Cowan Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.6 miles on the Atlanta Bypass/The Perimeter, allowing for a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. The road character shifts as you progress, moving from more suburban arteries to the faster-paced interstate system, providing a dynamic driving experience.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.6 mi on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near GA 74 / Joel Cowan Parkway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 44.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (GA 74 / Joel Cowan Parkway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Peachtree City, GA and Sandy Springs, GA, road signs point toward Atlanta International Airport and Chattanooga.
Atlanta International Airport
18.1 mi in
|
~24m
Chattanooga
18.5 mi in
|
~25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 44.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.6 miles on Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Sandy Springs, GA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (GA 74 / Joel Cowan Parkway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sandy Springs, GA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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